vast collection

collocation in English

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vast
adjective
uk
/vɑːst/us
/væst/
extremely ...
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collection
noun
uk
/kəˈlek.ʃən/us
/kəˈlek.ʃən/
a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in ...
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(Definition ofvastandcollectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvast collection

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Thisvastcollectionpredicts a raging tide of information and opinions, as indeed proves to be the case.
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In addition to discussing avastcollectionof data mining research it also provides a database perspective.
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It enabled him also to build up an invaluable collection of documentary material - not only slides but articles, papers and books - to supplement his ownvastcollectionof material.
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There is a fear that we shall have avastcollectionof mediocre qualifications.
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I have also seen the shoes of the dead in a trulyvastcollectionpiled up on two sides of an army type hut.
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In fact, it will be avastcollectionof losses simply for not bothering to think about it.
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Surely one has to consider how many potential scientists, doctors, musicians, painters, even politicians, were in thatvastcollection.
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You proceed through avastcollectionof the most magnificent objects—gilt baroque, carriages with angels blowing trumpets from every corner, absolutely magnificent coaches which had even travelling lavatories.
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We have avastcollectionof figures.
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The museum has avastcollectionof calligraphy works from the hands of major calligraphers, scholars and important courtiers in history.
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The latter contained avastcollectionof 19th century glassware and is now a declared historic shipwreck.
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However, she loves animals and has avastcollectionof stuffed animals and a couple of pets to show for it.
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It contains plants of the forest floor, primarily avastcollectionof ferns.
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In addition to itsvastcollection, the media center offers access to satellite services and broadcasting of important regional channels.
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They created a library with avastcollectionof precious manuscripts and incunables.
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It had avastcollectionof manuscripts and publications from around the world at its bookshops.
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The inlet manifold is fitted with a restrictor, to even out performance amongst thevastcollectionof vehicles used.
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The town is avastcollectionof white-limestone houses covered with red-tiled-roofs.
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He is known for hisvastcollectionof colourful ties and socks.
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